A First for the New York Golf Scene
For the first time ever, one of golf’s most spirited team competitions landed in the New York metro area. To celebrate its five-year milestone, Hypegolf took over Harbor Links Golf Course on Long Island for the debut of the Clubhouse Classic, blending sport, style, and community in a way only Hypegolf could.
Since late August, Hypegolf Clubhouse has been active in NYC with drops, retail hours, and community events. But the Classic raised the bar—introducing a competitive edge to what has traditionally been a lifestyle-focused experience.
A Unique Competition Format
Unlike the casual fun of past Hypegolf Invitationals, this event embraced competition with a 6-6-6 format:
Holes 1–6: four-person best ball
Holes 7–12: two-person scramble
Holes 13–18: four-person scramble
What might have seemed intimidating on paper turned out to be a crowd favorite, keeping energy high and play dynamic throughout the afternoon.
Style Meets Performance on the Course
Players checked in to find thoughtfully curated gifts: Oakley sunglasses from a fresh collaboration and Melin bucket hats that came in handy against light rain. PXG showcased the latest clubs with expert fitters on-site, while Technics kept the beats flowing from a custom DJ booth.
Notable attendees included actor Evan Mock, cricketer Steve Smith, photographer Diggzy, Kith COO Nick Annacone, Hypebeast CEO Kevin Ma, and golf creators Holein1trickshots and Kaitleen Shee. Along the way, players found Johnnie Walker Blue Label minis and Michelob ULTRA waiting in Yeti coolers at nearly every hole.
From the Fairways to the Clubhouse
By late afternoon, the competition wrapped, but the celebration was just beginning. Guests gathered indoors for happy hour, dinner, and prizes, supported by partners including Whoop, Hyperice, Dimple & Divot, and Ninja.
The Clubhouse Classic not only marked a milestone for Hypegolf but also underscored how golf culture is evolving—fusing sport with fashion, music, and community to create experiences that feel as social as they are competitive.
